08/06/2026
Congratulations to ORiGiN™ founding partner, Philip Walker, who has been recognised on the King’s Birthday and awarded with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to arts administration, and to philanthropy.
Philip served for 22 years as a Director for AMCOS (2000-2022), 21 years as a Director for AMPAL (2000-2021), and 9 years as a Director for APRA (2012-2021).
Philip has dedicated countless hours over 15 years as a Committee Member for Bouddi Foundation for the Arts, raising funds and opening doors for young people on the Central Coast who show talent and promise of a bright future in the Arts.
Philip was also Chair of the Antony Kidman Foundation for 11 years, dedicated to raising funds, awareness and improving mental health outcomes for young people.
Philip is certainly deserving of this prestigious honour. Please join us in congratulating him and thanking him for his years of service to arts administration and philanthropy.